Identify two specific tasks that the information system managers must perform.
1-2
State
Give a specific name, value or other brief answer without explnation or calculation.
State the name of the primary key field of the table tblVisit
1-2
Calculate
Obtain a numeric answer showing the relevant stages in the working.
1-2
Define
Give the precise meaning of a word, phrase, concept or physical quantity.
2-4
Describe
Give a detailed accoumt
Describe what is meant by social networking.
2-4
Outline
Give a brief account or summary.
2-4
Contrast
Give an account of the differences between two (or more) items or situations, referring to both (all) of them throughout.
A bank is considering introducing new IT systems to support the processing of customer's accounts. Two cases where these systems would be applied are:
Processing customers´monthly bank statements.
detecting fraudulent bank transactions
Contrast the suitability of using fuzzy logic in these two cases.
6
Compare
Give an account of thje similarities between two (or more) items or situations, referring to both (all) of them throughout.
6
Construct
Display information in a diagramatic or logical from
6
Discuss
Offer a considered and balanced review that includes a range of arguments, factors or hypothesis.
Opinions or conclusiongs should be presented clearly and supported by appropiate evidence
A school is investigating an m-learning programme that allows students to access their lesson resources remotely using mobile devices. Discuss whether the learning of students will be improved by the use of podcasts, MP3s and other mobile technologies.
8-12
Analyse
Break down in order to bring out the essential elements or structure
6
Distinguish
Make clear the differences between two or more concepts or items
6
Evaluate
Make an appraisal by weighting up the strenghts and limitations
8-12
Explain
Give a detailed account including reasonsor causes
Many mobile devices use store and forward to manage data transfer. Explain one reason for using store and fotward by such devices.
6
Justify
Give valid reasons or evidence to support an answer or conclusion
8-12
To what extent
Consider the merits or otherwise of an argument or concept.
Opinions or conclusiongs should be presented clearly and supported by appropiate evidence
8-12
Formulate (HL only)
Express precisely and systematically the relevant concepts or arguments.
Command Term
Definition
Exam Example
Students Examples
Outline (what needs to be done)
Marks awarded
- Processing customers´monthly bank statements.
- detecting fraudulent bank transactions
Contrast the suitability of using fuzzy logic in these two cases.Opinions or conclusiongs should be presented clearly and supported by appropiate evidence
Opinions or conclusiongs should be presented clearly and supported by appropiate evidence